Which of the following are clinical signs and symptoms of inadequate airway humidification?
1) Atelectasis
2) Dry cough
3) Increased airway resistance
4) Increased incidence of infection
5) Increased work of breathing

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Inadequate airway humidification can lead to various clinical signs and symptoms, including atelectasis (due to thickened secretions and mucus plugging), dry cough (from irritation of the airway mucosa), increased airway resistance (from thickened secretions), increased incidence of infection (due to impaired mucociliary clearance), and increased work of breathing (from all the above factors).

Which of the Following Are Clinical Signs and Symptoms of Inadequate